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Saturday, April 19th, 2025
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Bible Commentaries
Scofield's Reference Notes Scofield's Notes
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Bibliographical Information
Scofield, C. I. "Scofield Reference Notes on Acts 16". "Scofield Reference Notes (1917 Edition)". https://studylight.org/commentaries/eng/srn/acts-16.html. 1917.
Scofield, C. I. "Scofield Reference Notes on Acts 16". "Scofield Reference Notes (1917 Edition)". https://studylight.org/
Whole Bible (46)New Testament (17)Gospels Only (1)Individual Books (9)
Verse 7
suffered
R.V. adds "of Jesus", as in the best authorities.
Verse 9
prayed him
beseeching him. Here the Gospel turns toward Europe.
Verse 10
we
The change here from "they," as in the preceding verses, to "we" indicates that at Troas Luke, the narrator, joined Paul's company.
Verse 12
colony
i.e. a Roman colony.
Verse 13
was wont
might legally, i.e. a legal meeting-place for Jews where there was no synagogue.
Verse 16
spirit
(Greek - Α ," "a Python)."
Verse 17
most high God (See Scofield " :-") . This marks the "spirit", Acts 16:18; Acts 16:18 as being a demon.
salvation See note, (See Scofield "Acts 16:18- :") .
Verse 19
drew
(Greek - Α ," probably by the feet). Cf. Acts 14:19.
Verse 20
magistrates
(Greek - Α ," Roman magistrates).
Verse 25
prayed
Lit. were praying and singing hymns.
Verses 30-31
saved
(See Scofield " :-") .
Verse 35
serjeants
(Greek - Α )."